Loris Capirossi will take to the race track for the very last time tomorrow as he begins the end of his glorious motorcycle racing career. In a fitting tribute to the loss of fellow Italian Marco Simoncelli, Loris will race with the number 58 plate, made famous by Marco, and wear special leathers.
Ducati has joined the MotoGP paddock in honoring the memory of Marco Simoncelli as the team prepares for the final race of 2011.
Within moments of the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli it seemed the Internet was awash with rumors that Valentino Rossi would retire from racing. Ultimately the clamor became so loud the 9 time champion was forced to deny them which he did while speaking briefly to Italian journalists.
It was a sad day today. I didn’t watch the MotoGP first thing in the morning because I watched the Rugby World Cup final instead. I had been sworn off my plethora of electronic devices lest I hear the result of either contest. Elated at a New Zealand win I saw a text from my [...]
MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli lost this life today after succumbing to injuries resulting from a crash on the second lap of the Sepang MotoGP race in Malaysia. The race was subsequently cancelled. The Ducati MotoGP team has released a statement which we reproduce after the jump.
Rumors are circulating that deep pockets Ducati sponsor Phillip Morris wants to stump up the cash for a 3rd factory Marlboro Ducati Desmosedici for Italian Marco Simoncelli next season.
